Bike Week LA is in two weeks: are you ready?
At some point in the distant past, I may have said something to the effect of “I don’t like to exercise very much,” and this remains true. For me, being active [continue reading]
Metro sponsors “El Monte Bicicultura: Art, Bikes and History”
Join a community bike ride through El Monte that highlights the city’s historic and artistic gems. Participants will enjoy learning about local art and the arrival of the new Metro Bike Hub. Riders will also visit Arceo Park, the El Monte Historical Museum, Valley Mall and Jeff Seymour Center with presentations [continue reading]
We’re gearing up for Bike Week LA — don’t miss Color Wheels, a celebration of art and bikes
Heads up — Bike Week LA and Caltrans are bringing you Color Wheels, an incredible mix of artists and their bicycle creations! Do not miss this show, open from May 1 [continue reading]
Next Metro-sponsored CicLAvia planned May 31 in Pasadena
Right off the heels of a hugely successful CicLAvia in the San Fernando Valley on March 22, Metro’s Open Streets Program is funding the next CicLAvia in Pasadena May 31. See [continue reading]
Photos: the San Fernando Valley’s first CicLAvia is big success
Click on a photo to see larger version. Photos by Steve Hymon/Metro. I suspected that the first CicLAvia in the San Fernando Valley would attract a crowd. I didn’t expect that [continue reading]
How to get to the Valley’s first CicLAvia
The first CicLAvia in the San Fernando Valley is now less than two weeks away. The free mega-event that celebrates Los Angeles-area street environs via walking, biking, roller skating and more [continue reading]
Submit your entries for the Color Wheels community bicycle art show
Bike Week LA and CalTrans Museum in Downtown Los Angeles invite proposals from artists in any media, including video and performance art, for Color Wheels: the LA County Community Bicycle [continue reading]
State Sen. Robert Hertzberg to join ride to CicLAvia Sunday morning
Ever biked with a state senator? Here’s your chance. California Senator Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), an advocate for renewable energy and alternative power sources, will join a special CicLAvia bike ride from the Metro Orange Line Van Nuys Station to the San Fernando Valley’s first-ever CicLAvia in North Hollywood early Sunday [continue reading]
Have bike, will save — all the discounts along CicLAvia: The Valley route
Are you ready? CicLAvia hits the San Fernando Valley for the first time on Sunday, March 22! The 5.5-mile route visits the North Hollywood Arts District, Universal City, the historic Campo de Cahuenga, Studio [continue reading]
Golden Pedal Award winner
Congratulations to Steve! We’re awarding him the prestigious award of longest bike commute through traffic congestion! We applaud his determination for commuting by bike 25 miles each day from his apartment near the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in the Miracle Mile district to Redondo Beach. This is not an accomplishment easily [continue reading]